Hey, was just wondering if anyone can give me some advise on this game? I am looking at maybe picking it up for my 10 year old son for Christmas. I want to get away from FPS's and the creativity of this game caught my attention? Is is worth purchasing for a ten year old? Is there any violence? I think it's rated "E"? Just looking for some opinions from someone who has actually played the game. Thanks!

It is an interesting game, but it gets old fast. A 10 year old would be able to play it, but most of the game is in the space level and it involves a lot of micro management... so it really depends on how good the 10 year old is at games. Anyone can play the cell stage, and other stages, since they are relatively easy. They would have fun creating their own creatures and "evolving" them... but most of the game is set in space and requires attention and a LOT of repetitiveness.... so if they like and are good at RTS games then I might get it for them.

I guess it depends on what type of games they like to play... its nothing like the sims other then the design your character and designing buildings... but remember, the design does not matter at ALL once your in the space stage (75% of the game).

I tried to like Spore and it has it's charms but I found it rather slow and kiddie like, so I guess it would be a good selection for a 10yr old. I agree with Jon that the last stage of evolution in the space phase takes a sharp turn upwards in regards to the learning curve.
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I think it was the building/creativity part that caught my attention the most, He used to always build bionicles (lego) then not really play with them... He said he liked building them more than playing with them? It's too bad your design comes into play so little for the majority of the game. Will have to think hard on this, thank you for all the input!!!